Thanks to fellow TWRP author Willa Blair for tagging me in The Next Big Thing Blog Hop! I'm talking about my first novel this week, which released in September.
What is the title of your book?
Silver Lake, which is the name of a fictional lake in Fairfield County, CT, and the setting where the book takes place.
Where did the idea come from for the book?
The idea began through my obsession with ghost stories and movies. I read and watch them all, and one big loophole consistently bothered me. More often than not, the ghost writes some cryptic message somewhere—in a fogged-up mirror, on a wall, in spilled food on the kitchen counter. Of course, this serves as one more clue in the mystery, but what I always wanted to know was—if the ghost can write a message, why not just spell out exactly what it needs? The ghost never says “Look for my body in the basement” or “The butler did it”. And so my idea was born. The ghost in Silver Lake, Brandy, needs help—a certain set of circumstances—to get her message across.
What genre does your book fall under?
We have 2 lines of Paranormal Romance at the Wild Rose Press. Silver Lake is Paranormal Romance - Faery Rose.
Which actors would you choose to play your characters in a movie rendition?
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| This tv actress Molly Burnett reminds me of Rain |
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| This hot model reminds me of Jason, a 4th degree black belt |
What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?
After experiencing haunting nightmares, a group of former friends reunite to try to solve the 5-year-old mystery of their friend’s disappearance; amidst the escalating paranormal activity at the lake house, the two main characters, Rain and Jason, get a second chance at romance.
Where can we get your book?
It's available in both print versions and electronic versions, all buy links are under the Silver Lake tab which is linked here.
How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript?
Two and a half years. I had the story in my head for years before I found the courage to start writing it down. My husband finally convinced me, and I began writing Silver Lake in a notebook during an 8-hour car ride!
What other books would you compare this story to within your genre?
Comparisons are difficult...but this book has enough mystery and suspense to appeal to both women and men, judging from the reviews and comments I've received. It is also taking off with the YA crowd, although it's not specifically a YA book, it was added to a Goodreads list as a best YA book of 2012.
Who or what inspired you to write this book?
My inspiration was really my genuine love for ghost stories mixed with romance. For me, a mysterious and spooky paranormal element combined with a tension-filled romantic relationship is the perfect recipe for an exciting read. Basically, I created my favorite type of novel!
What else about your book might pique the reader's interest?
A recent review at Between the Pages had this to say about the hero in Silver Lake: "Jason Lansing makes a wonderful hero, both sharp-edged and gentle, he’s a man neither Rain or I could resist." From my readers, the one thing I hear over and over is "I couldn't put it down" - music to my ears!
Lisa Hannah Wells http://memorymakerscreator.blogspot.com/
Tasarla Romaney http://tasarlaromaney.wordpress.com/
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